Histology Lab Assistant (Mid-Shift)

HistoWiz, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Access to a Private Gym

Cross-Training Opportunities

100% health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement planning (401k)

Job summary

HistoWiz, Inc in New York is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the Mid-Shift. This role will play a vital part in our lab operations by ensuring lab organization, shipping, receiving client projects, maintaining inventory, and following strict quality control standards.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of lab experience and a keen attention to detail. Benefits include full health coverage, access to a gym, and opportunities for cross-training. Candidates should be available to work weekends to meet revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated ability to be a quick learner and follow instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the laboratory for a clean and safe environment.
• Ship and receive client projects and samples.
• Maintain inventory and supplies, ordering as needed.
• Perform slide and cassette printing and cleaning.
• Follow quality control and assurance procedures.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Communication skills

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Job description

Summary

The Laboratory Assistant (Mid-Shift) will play an integral role in our lab operations team and be responsible for lab organization, shipping and receiving client projects, maintaining inventory and supplies, slide and cassette printing, slide cleaning, and scanning while following strict quality control and quality assurance standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining the laboratory to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient working environment
• Shipping and receiving client projects and samples, including preparing and labeling materials for transport
• Maintaining inventory and supplies, including ordering and restocking as needed
• Performing slide and cassette printing, slide cleaning, and scanning according to established protocols
• Following strict quality control and quality assurance standard operating procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
• Must be available to work 10:30am to 7:00pm

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a laboratory setting. Experience as a lab aid is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to be a quick learner and follow instructions
• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS) a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, manual dexterity, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently.
• Availability to work weekends to reach revenue goals a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods.
• Excellent fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for precise specimen handling and equipment operation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Normal or corrected vision, including color vision, to accurately assess tissue samples and staining quality.

Benefits

• 24/7 Access to a Private Gym: You will have access to a private gym at any time, supporting health and wellness outside of work hours.
• Cross-Training Opportunities: Gain experience across different areas of the lab, allowing you to expand your skill set and increase your versatility.
• Specialized Experience: Work with unique and complex orders, providing valuable exposure that helps build specialized technical expertise.
• Health: 100% coverage on employee health, vision and dental insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Future Planning: Retirement planning (401k)